Wow. I started playing D&D way back in 1978/1979. My first charater was - wait for it - Talar Delgrim. I still have the pamphlets through Eldritch Wizardry down in my stash. The white cardboard box is a little worse for the wear, but I love looking at them.

I reckon I owe Mr. Gygax a salute.

Delgrim